§ 25-253. Land use categories.

The land use categories shown on the future land use map are identified according to the predominant use or maximum level of intensity intended for that category of land use. When a category designates a maximum percentage of residential mix, that percentage shall apply to the entire geographic area designated as said category and forming a cohesive neighborhood unit, business district, or transportation code. These categories are described below:

(1)

Environmentally-based mixed use (EBM) . The environmentally-based mixed use category allows a variety of development options that range from conservation subdivisions to low intensity recreational and low intensity hospitality uses in support of eco-tourism. Some recreational uses may serve as transitional uses prior to conversion to higher intensity development patterns. Average net density is one (1) dwelling unit per acre and average gross density is 0.2 dwelling units per acre, but smaller lot sizes are allowed with clustering.

(2)

Low density residential (LDR) .

a.

The low-density residential land use category includes single-family, detached-unit residential development at a maximum net density of four (4) dwelling units per acre.

b.

In the area subject to the Fairfield strategic plan pursuant to section 25-463 Fairfield of this article, the low-density residential land use category includes single-family detached and attached residential lots that receive full urban services at an average net density of six (6) dwelling units per acre and an average gross density of four (4) dwelling units per acre.

(3)

Low-medium density residential (LMR). The low-medium density residential land use category includes single-family detached-unit residential development at a maximum net density of nine (9) dwelling units per acre.

(4)

Medium density residential (MDR). The medium density residential land use category includes single-family detached, two-family, three-family, and four-family dwellings, townhouses, and condominiums at a maximum net density of twenty-five (25) dwelling units per acre.

(5)

High density residential (HDR). The high density residential land use category includes townhouses, condominiums, and multi-family apartments up to a maximum net density of sixty-five (65) dwelling units per acre.

(6)

Low intensity commercial (LIC). The low intensity commercial land use category identifies the more traditional suburban neighborhood and community oriented retail, services and offices developed at a residential scale. This use should be developed at the same scale and maintain visual compatibility with adjacent residential neighborhoods. Properties identified as low intensity commercial have less intensive employee/acre ratio and rarely exceed two (2) stories.

(7)

High intensity commercial (HIC). The high intensity commercial land use classification identifies regional commercial centers, employment centers, and other intensively developed centers and corridors where commercial land uses predominate.

(8)

Neighborhood mixed-use (NMU). The neighborhood mixed-use land use category designates compact, mixed-use development with a mix of residential unit types, including single-family dwellings and multi-family residential development, and neighborhood-based low-intensity retail and professional offices within walking distance and with convenient access to transit. The neighborhood mixed use category accommodates a land use mix containing a maximum of ninety (90) percent residential mix with commercial and civic areas comprising not more than ten (10) percent of the gross acreage and buildings generally 1-2 stories in height. The areas of residential mix and commercial and civic uses include parks and open spaces generally occupying at least twenty (20) percent of the area. The maximum permitted residential density is twelve (12) dwelling units per acre with an average net density of eight (8) dwelling units per acre or an average gross density of 5.6 dwelling units per acre. Average floor area ratio (FAR) is 0.3 per net acre and 0.03 per gross acre.

(9)

Community mixed-use (CMU).

a.

The community mixed-use land use category designates medium density developed office, commercial, residential, and recreation lands, and mixed-use centers. The community mixed-use category will accommodate a land use mix containing a maximum eighty-five (85) percent residential mix with transit stops and stations, commercial, public, recreational, and office uses. The maximum permitted residential density is twenty (20) dwelling units per acre.

b.

In the area subject to the Fairfield strategic plan pursuant to section 25-463 Fairfield of this article, community mixed use permits the full range of residential unit types and more intensive commercial development Civic and commercial development generally comprises up to sixty-five (65) percent of the site area and may include buildings up to six (6) stories in height. Sites located in close proximity to NOLA Motorsports will have little or no residential development. Typically developed following TND principles, parks and open spaces generally occupy twenty (20) percent of the site area. Average net density is twelve (12) dwelling units per acre and average gross density is eight (8) dwelling units per acre. Average net FAR is 0.5 and average gross FAR is 0.32.

(10)

Regional mixed-use (RMU). The regional mixed use land use category designates high density developed with a core of professional offices, hotels, public uses, recreational uses, and retail services. The focus of this category is on offices and retail services that will attract residents from the region. The regional mixed-use category will accommodate a land use mix containing a maximum forty-five (45) percent residential mix with transit stations, public uses, recreation, commercial and office uses. The maximum permitted residential density is sixty-five (65) dwelling units per acre.

(11)

Corporate campus (CC). The corporate campus land use category designates development designed as a walkable mix of employment and support services that typically is centered around and managed by a single corporate entity. The corporate campus includes offices with limited support retail and restaurants located within buildings or at the edge of the development. Limited high density residential uses may be located on the periphery of the site or on abutting parcels, and may include hotels in addition to residential uses. Average net density is six (6) dwelling units per acre and average gross density is 0.6 dwelling units per acre. FAR ranges from 0.40 to 1.0 and average gross FAR is 0.7.

(12)

Business park (BP). The business park land use category identifies more intensive office uses and business and professional services, as well as supporting uses for employees. Included uses are research and development activities, educational facilities, business and professional services, and other support-related activities and services, such as limited retail and service uses, restaurants, day care centers, and other types of amenities in a park-like setting. Restricted light production or manufacturing and warehousing may occur but are secondary to office and other business and professional services. Other activities and amenities typically cater to the needs of the tenants located in the park and to businesses, employees and residents in the surrounding area. FAR generally ranges from 0.20 to 0.50 depending on the size and number of buildings located within the business park, with an average gross FAR of 0.35.

(13)

Industrial park (IP). The industrial park land use category designates a planned area that provides locations primarily for light production or manufacturing, warehouse/distribution, and related office uses. FAR generally ranges from 0.10 to 0.50, with an average gross FAR of 0.25. Lower FARs are generally represented by distribution centers and light industrial office parks.

(14)

Light industrial (LI). The light industrial land use classification identifies light distribution, research and development, warehouse, assembly, light processing, and manufacturing uses throughout Jefferson Parish.

(15)

Heavy industrial (HI). The heavy industrial land use classification identifies heavy warehousing and distribution, landfills, manufacturing, and hazardous material handling and storage.

(16)

Hospital (HSP). The hospital land use category designates hospitals, and their associated uses within proximity of a hospital.

(17)

Public/quasi-public/institutional (PUB). Public/quasi-public/institutional land uses identify community facilities and institutions. These lands include: government administration buildings and offices, fire stations, utilities, churches and similar religious institutions, schools, colleges and educational research lands.

(18)

Resource lands (RES). Resource lands category includes either publicly or privately owned lands allocated primarily for fishing, hunting, forestry, and agriculture. Included in this category are natural lands not currently in use and land not anticipated to develop by 2020.

(19)

Recreation (REC). Recreation lands category includes a broad range of either publicly or privately owned lands and/or active or passive recreational facilities and may include parks, playgrounds, golf courses, nature preserves, wildlife management areas, recreation centers, racetracks, indoor and outdoor amusements, ATV trails, and similar uses, as well as supporting uses including hospitality uses, conference facilities, and restaurants. The Recreation lands category has an average gross FAR of 0.05.

(20)

Batture (BAT). Batture lands are composed of lands along the Mississippi River not protected by levees and governed by the provisions of the Batture Zoning District.

(21)

Under study (US). Under study land use category identifies sections of the parish that are currently undergoing special planning studies. Specific land uses within these areas are not in the purview of the comprehensive plan and will be incorporated by reference upon completion.

The land use categories as defined herein and shown on the future land use map are recommendations of future land use. Upon plan adoption by the parish council, the land use categories will not automatically change the existing zoning or the permitted uses. Notwithstanding the designated future land use category, land uses related to agriculture, timber, natural resource exploration and extraction, and other resource-based uses are allowed as interim uses in undeveloped areas of the parish until such time as those areas are developed.

(Ord. No. 21939, § 1, 8-6-03; Ord. No. 22140, § 3, 3-17-04; Ord. No. 22369, § 1, 12-15-04; Ord. No. 22981, § 1, 2-7-07; Ord. No. 22997, § 1, 2-28-07; Ord. No. 25020 , § I, 10-7-15)